Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lack of unity (usually resulting from dissension): The state or condition of being divided, not in agreement, or lacking cohesion, typically because of internal disagreements or conflicts.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The disunity among the team members led to their failure.
  • Political disunity can weaken a nation's ability to respond to a crisis.
  • The disunity within the organization was caused by conflicting goals.

Advanced Usage

• "to sow disunity": to deliberately cause division or disagreement within a group.
  • The rival faction sought to sow disunity among the members.
• "a source of disunity": something that causes division or lack of agreement.
  • The controversial policy became a major source of disunity.

Variants and Related Words

• Disunite (verb): to cause to be no longer united or in agreement; to divide.
  • The issue disunited the community.
• Disunion (noun): the breaking up or ending of unity; separation.
  • The disunion of the states led to conflict.

Synonyms

• Division: The state of being split or not united.
• Discord: Disagreement or conflict between people.
• Strife: Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues.

Antonyms

• Unity: The state of being united or joined as a whole.
• Harmony: Agreement or concord.
• Cohesion: The action or fact of forming a united whole.

Related Phrases

• State of disunity: A condition characterized by division.
  • The country was in a state of disunity for years.
• Internal disunity: Division within a specific group or organization.
  • The party's internal disunity was exposed during the debate.

Noun

1. lack of unity (usually resulting from dissension)